Global Aerial Imaging Industry was valued at USD 8.7 Billion in the year 2018. Global Aerial Imaging Industry is further estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2019 to reach USD 12.28 Billion by the year 2025. Aerial imaging provides images of ground surfaces captured from an elevated place with the help of cameras. Cameras mounted on various air vehicles including helicopters, airships, kites, balloons, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are utilized for taking images. Aerial imaging finds wide application among various verticals such as civil engineering, research, government, agriculture, and others. However, satellite imagery as a substitute option are expected to restrict the market growth. Advanced technologies, which include GIS (geographic information system), LiDAR systems, and 360-degree vision cameras are expected to generate significant opportunities for the market.

Major market players in Aerial Imaging Industry are Cooper Aerial Surveys, Google, Eagle View Technologies, Kucera International, DroneDeploy, Fugro, GeoVantage, Nearmap, Digital Aerial Solutions, Airobotics, 3D Robotics, DJI, Getmapping, and PrecisionHawk and brief overview of 10 companies is also provide in the report. Rising research and development expenses to satisfy the changing demands of end users, new product launches and organic growth strategies were few techniques adopted by various manufacturers in last 5 years.

5. Industry Trends5.1. Introduction5.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis5.2.1. Threat of New Entrants5.2.2. Threat of Substitutes5.2.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers5.2.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers5.2.5. Intensity of Competitive Rivalry